Maybe you've toyed with the idea of building a Dekotora, but who among us has actually contemplated owning a genuine Manila-style Jeepney? It just seemed such a distant, unattainable dream... until now![eBay]
This one is as authentic as they come, being based on a '42 Willys Jeep and built by famed Jeepney builder Sarao. Sure, it sports some logos from previous owners (including Tombstone Pizza), and the Buick V6 drivetrain isn't something Dugout Doug would have recognized upon his return to the islands, but those are just minor details that shouldn't deter a true Jeepney Man. Starting bid is 15 grand and the auction ends tomorrow.










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Automotive diarrhea!!!
So, generally I mock people who stick a bunch of non-functional crap to their 4x4s or sport compacts.
But this is just awesome.
I send you guys cool ebay links all the time and you never post them, but you find some chintzy school bus and make a post about it? Weak, dude.
"Auction ends tommorrow" without a single bidder.
I don't know who'd want this. Even as an advertising piece, it sucks because there's nowhere to put a company name/logo.
Interesting, yes, but $15K interesting, no thanks.
This indeed brings back fond memories. I rode in many of these while in (and out of) Olongapo City. This is a particularly fine example.
If you've ever spent time in Manila, you've seen thousands of these. In context, they're very cool and location-appropriate vehicles. $15KUS is a little high, however.
Sarao is the good stuff. The metal horses are on any serious Jeepney, and the more the better.
@Jimboz: With all due respect, if you can't tell the difference between a Willys and a schoolbus, well, that's weak..
I never have money kicking around for something cool like this.
*hangs head, regrets useless liberal arts degree*
@dculberson: Ok, you're right, I'm a jackass, but in my eyes it's a bit schoolbusish.
Having spent a good portion of my formative years paying to get to and fro in one of these things, owning one seems like a dumb idea. Then I look around at all the uninspired, boring, me-too sheet metal on the road--one of which I drive--and wonder if a jeepney is at least a temporary cure for my case of the automotive yawns.
@dulcamara: Too bad JC Whitney no longer sells an extensive line of metal horses, though you can still get the Fighting Stallion.
@MurileeMartin: Oh hell yes, I can't wait to have my hood, or perhaps my fender, all dressed the shit up.
At least the girls won't mistake it for the Barbie Jeep.
What? Stock Go Devil 4 not good enough for you?
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